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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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